Part-Time Cook (Food Service)

Position Type:
Support Staff/Cook
Date Posted:
10/17/2024
Location:
District
Date Available:
Upon Filling Description:
Part-Time Cook (3.5 hours a day each) needed for the 2024 - 25 school year.
Responsibilities:

• Assist in food preparation of the day by sanitizing food preparation areas, reading menus, collecting supplies, and turning on equipment
• Assist with breakfast program as needed
• Prepare, cook, and serve food according to proper codes
• Follow standard operating procedures
• Assist in daily cleaning of all food preparation and service areas (including equipment and all serving items)
• Interacts with the Food Services Director, principal, teachers and students on a regular basis
• Assist with cashier responsibilities as needed
• Assist in ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and completing daily reports
• Post students' daily lunch account deposits to PowerSchool and prepare deposit
• Interacts with building administration, teachers and students on a regular basis
• May take over for Lead Cook when necessary
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:
Kitchen experience a plus, computer knowledge a must.

• High school diploma
• Strong interest in cooking and working with children
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic math and computer skills a must
• Successful completion of district food service test
• Completion of Illinois Sanitation Certificate within first year of employment
• May require filling in for other staff within building or at another location - must provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $16.28-$20.02 per hour depending on experience. This position is a union position and covered by the GPA contract.
Benefits:

• 8 paid holidays
• Sick & personal days

Working Conditions:

• 3.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday (10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
• Cooks are paid 191 days during the school year including 8 paid holidays

This position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 36 pounds and to push or pull up to 100 pounds; to climb ladders, stoop, bend, kneel to put away supplies; and to balance large trays. It also requires strong vision and hearing for communication with students and staff and for proper preparation of food and reading labels.
Application Procedure:
Please apply online.